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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,121.67 and 279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,121.67 and 279.39 is: 418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,121.67 = 279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,121.67 = 279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,121.67 × 279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 313,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,383.38/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.98

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